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PROCESS AND STERILE FILTRATION

PROCESS AND STERILE FILTRATION

Product catalog summary

Overview
This document serves as a comprehensive guide on process and sterile filtration systems, focusing on conventional compressed air systems and their applications across various industries. It details the components, specifications, and procedures necessary to ensure air quality and sterile conditions in industrial processes.

Conventional Compressed Air System
The system comprises compressors, condensate separators, pressure vessels, compressed air dryers, and filters. It operates at a maximum pressure of 16 bar and a temperature of 65°C. These systems are utilized in applications such as paint, breathing air, laser, and instrumental air, adhering to ISO 8573-1 standards for air quality.

Applications and Industries
OMEGA AIR has been providing air and gas treatment solutions since 1988, serving industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and healthcare. Common applications include aseptic processing, PET bottle blowing, and tank ventilation.

Sterile and Process Air Applications
In process industries, higher air purity is required. The document emphasizes the transition from industrial to process filtration, focusing on removing contaminants such as solid particles, moisture, hydrocarbons, and bacteria to maintain quality and efficiency.

Sterile Air Production
Sterile air is defined as air free from live bacteria or microorganisms. Production involves using sterile filters, such as SF filter housing with VSF filter elements, and regular sterilization to prevent bacterial growth. Methods include Sterilization In Place (SIP) and autoclave sterilization.

Sterilization Procedures
Sterilization cycles vary by temperature and duration, with typical cycles at 121°C, 132°C, and 143°C. The document provides a steam saturation curve and details on SIP and autoclave procedures.

Technical Data and Specifications
Detailed technical data for PF, HPF, and SF filter series are included, covering filter housing size, pipe size, operating pressure, flow rate, and filter media. Correction factors for operating pressure are also provided.

SF Series - Stainless Steel Sterile Filters
Operating pressure up to 16 bar, volume flow rate from 75 to 21,120 Nm3/h, with sanitary flange and tri-clamp connections. Operating temperature up to 150°C. Made from stainless steel 1.4301 with a surface roughness of Ra 0.78. Designed for removing impurities from compressed air systems and suitable for sterilization.

SPF Series - Stainless Steel Sterile Filters
Operating pressure up to 16 bar, flow rates at 7 bar(g) and 20°C, with threaded and flanged connections. Operating temperature up to 150°C. Made from stainless steel 1.4301 with a surface roughness of Ra 0.8. Developed for high-corrosion risk environments in the process industry.

AV Series - Stainless Steel Air Venting Filters
Operating pressure of 1 bar, volume flow rate up to 300 Nm3/h, with DIN11851 connections. Operating temperature up to 200°C. Made from stainless steel 1.4301 with a surface roughness of Ra 0.8. Designed to remove impurities from air during tank liquid level changes.

Filtration Grades
Includes PI and PIW grades for high-efficiency removal of solid particles, PN5 and PN25 grades for particulate removal, PPM and PPF grades for microfiltration, and VSF and AVF grades for sterile filtration.

Correction Factors
Provided for operating pressures ranging from 2 to 16 bar, with corresponding psi values and correction factors.

Conclusion
This document acts as a technical guide for selecting and maintaining process and sterile filtration systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing air quality in various industrial applications.

Catalog excerpts

PROCESS AND STERILE FILTRATION

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Process and sterile filtration AIR AND GAS TREATMENT Since 1988 OMEGA AIR is developing and manufacturing quality solutions for treatment of industrial as well as process air and gas. Due to constant investment in research and development and in new production tehnologies we can offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of products for general purpose process filtration, steam filtration, sterile filtration and sterile ventilation of tanks. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS TYPICAL INDUSTRIES • Aseptic processing • Aseptic packaging • PET bottle blowing • Moving ingredients • Tank ventilation • General filtration...

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Process and sterile filtration PROCESS AIR/GAS SYSTEM Due to contaminants such as solid particles, moisture, hydrocarbons or bacteria compressed air/gas when used in process can harm and cause quality and efficiency problems. Applications in process industry require compressed air or gas where above mentioned contaminants are removed or reduced to acceptable level for specific application. LEGEND 1 stainless steel process filter, PN filter element 2 stainless steel process filter, PPF filter element 3 stainless steel sterile filter, VSF filter element 4 steam generator 5 steam filter, PIW filter...

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Process and sterile filtration WHAT IS STERILE AIR In process filtration applications “sterile” refers to “free from live bacteria or other microorganisms”. SIZE OF BACTERIA Size Comparison Chart 0.001 Scanning Electron Microscope Technical Denitions Optical Microscope Visible to Naked Eye Dust Fume Mist Clay Atmospheric Conditions Spray Silt Fine Sand Mold Spores Relative Size of Typical Airborne Particulates Human Hair Cement Dust Virus Bacteria Fertilizer Carbon Black Pollen Tobacco Smoke Colloidal Silica Coal Dust Lint Beach Sand Milled Flour HOW TO PRODUCE STERILE AIR To produce sterile...

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Process and sterile filtration STERILIZATION IN PLACE (SIP) where filter or even larger segments of installation are sterilized with stream of steam flowing through complete filter installation. This procedure is done in place of use without removing any parts from the installation. bar t_°C AUTOCLAVE sterilization where filter element or in some cases even complete filter housing is removed from installation and sterilized in autoclave. Autoclave is a device used to sterilize products by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam. Frequency of sterilization depend on specific application...

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Process and sterile filtration STAINLESS STEEL PROCESS FILTERS operating pressure PI volume flow rate side connections body connections operating temp. range material 5; 25 µm stainless steel mesh 16 (10, 12) bar 75 to 21.120 Nm3/h 1/4" to 3" threded up to DN200 flanged DIN11851 (milk pipe con.) up to 150 °C stainless steel 1.4301 DESCRIPTION PF process filter housings have been developed for applications in process industry, where the risk for corrosion of compressed air(1) system components is very high. To meet the required compressed air quality(2) appropriate filter element must be installed...

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Process and sterile filtration HIGH PRESSURE STAINLESS STEEL PROCESS FILTERS operating pressure volume flow rate side connections body connections operating temp. range material 0,01 µm borosilicate micro fibres DESCRIPTION HPF process filter housings have been developed for applications in process industry, where the risk for corrosion of compressed air(1) system components is very high. To meet the required compressed air quality(2) appropriate filter element must be installed into filter housing. HPF process filter housing can be used in variety of applications. For applications not listed...

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Process and sterile filtration STAINLESS STEEL STERILE FILTERS 16 (10) bar 75 to 21.120 Nm3/h operating pressure volume flow rate side connections body connections operating temp. range SF stainless steel sterile filter housings have been specifically developed for removing of impurities from compressed air(1) system. To meet the required compressed air quality appropriate filter element must be installed into filter housing. SF filter housing is also designed for sterilisation. stainless steel 1.4301 other types on request Ra 0.78 SF process filter housing can be used in variety of applications....

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Process and sterile filtration STAINLESS STEEL STERILE FILTERS 5 µm stainless steel mesh operating temp. range 16 (12) bar 75 to 3.600 Nm3/h 1/4" to 3" threded up to DN200 flanged DIN11851 (milk pipe con.) up to 150 °C 25 µm stainless steel mesh 0,01 µm borosilicate micro fibres operating pressure 0,01 µm borosilicate micro fibres, volume flow rate side connections body connections DESCRIPTION SPF stainless steel sterile filter housings have been specifically developed for applications in process industry, where the risk for corrosion of compressed air(1) system components is very high. To meet...

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Process and sterile filtration STAINLESS STEEL AIR VENTING FILTER operating pressure volume flow rate body connections operating temp range stainless steel 1.4301 other types on request Ra 0.8 DESCRIPTION AV stainless steel filter housings have been developed to remove impurities from air(1) which is being feed or exhausted from tank during changing of liquid level. To meet the required air quality appropriate filter element (typically AVF filtration grade) must be installed into filter housing. AV filter housing is also designed for sterilisation. Before use, if needed for the application, sterilize...

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Process and sterile filtration Filtration grades Below are only the most common filtration grades for process applications are listed. For complete range of our products please check OMEGA AIR product catalogue or contact us for specific application. Solid particles high efficient removal of solid particles from compressed air Solid particles Solid particles high efficient removal of solid particles from process and culinary steam Solid Class particles high efficient removal of solid particles from compressed air high efficient removal of solid particles from compressed air Filter media Filter...

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